1.Prevalence and associated factors of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among workers in a manganese enterprise
Tianzi SHAN ; Junxiang MA ; Tian CHEN ; Kang NONG ; Yucheng SUN ; Xueting WANG ; Gaoman ZHANG ; Teng MA ; Zhuoran XIA ; Fengtao CUI ; Li CHEN ; Yanyan ZHENG ; Piye NIU
Journal of Environmental and Occupational Medicine 2026;43(3):333-340
Background Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are a major occupational health concern, particularly among workers exposed to adverse ergonomic conditions. Manganese production involves heavy physical demands, yet research on WMSDs among manganese workers remains limited. Objective To investigate the prevalence and influencing factors of WMSDs among manganese workers in a manganese enterprise in Guangxi. Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted from May to June 2024 on workers at a manganese factory in Guangxi. The Chinese Musculoskeletal Disorders Questionnaire was used to collect information on demographic characteristics, distribution of musculoskeletal symptoms, and work-related exposures. χ2 test was applied to compare differences in positive WMSDs rates across groups, and logistic regression analysis was performed to identify associated factors. Results A total of 1476 workers were enrolled in the study after pre-determined inclusion and exclusion criteria. The overall prevalence of WMSDs was 34.15%. The most commonly affected body regions were the lower back (17.28%), neck (16.67%), and shoulders (13.82%). The results of logistic regression analysis indicated that female, older age, and education level of college or above were associated with a higher risk of WMSDs (P<0.05). Awkward working postures were significantly associated with WMSDs in corresponding body regions; in particular, awkward postures of the neck, upper limbs, trunk, and lower limbs were related to an increased risk of WMSDs in multiple body sites (P<0.05). In addition, poor lighting conditions, high workplace temperature, frequent or sustained arm support during work, and high job demands were associated with an increased risk of overall or site-specific WMSDs (P<0.05). Conclusion The high prevalence of WMSDs among manganese workers is closely associated with demographic characteristics, working postures, and work environment and organizational factors. Targeted ergonomic interventions focusing on high-risk body regions and key ergonomic exposures are warranted to reduce the risk of WMSDs among manganese workers.
2.Barriers to perinatal bereavement care by obstetric nurses and midwives: a Meta-synthesis of qualitative research
Xueting WANG ; Guangzhao LI ; Ping JU ; Chunxu CHEN ; Lijuan YANG ; Yuanyuan LI
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2025;41(22):1735-1742
Objective:To systematically evaluate the qualitative study of perinatal bereavement care by obstetric nurses and midwives, and explore the barriers to perinatal bereavement care, so as to promote the development of domestic perinatal bereavement care services.Methods:Systematic search of qualitative studies on the experience of obstetric nurses and midwives in caring for perinatal bereaved mothers in PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, Cochrane Library, PsycINFO, CINAHL, China Biomedical Literature Service System, CNKI, Wanfang Database, and VIP database were searched from the establishment until June 30, 2024. The qualitative research quality evaluation was conducted using the 2016 version of the qualitative research quality assessment tool of the Joanna Briggs Institute Evidence-Based Health Care Centre in Australia, and the results of the study were summarized and integrated using the pooled integration method.Results:A total of 14 studies were included, with 3 Chinese literatures and 11 English literatures. A total of 55 themes were extracted, which were summarized and combined into 8 new categories, and 3 integrated results were summarized: insufficient bereavement care ability, insufficient bereavement care confidence, and imperfect allocation of bereavement care resources.Conclusions:The knowledge popularization and training of bereavement care should be strengthened, the organizational support should be strengthened, the confidence of obstetric nurses and midwives in bereavement care should be enhanced, a special perinatal bereavement care team should be set up, and multidisciplinary resources should be integrated to ensure the continuity and coordination of perinatal bereavement care.
3.Formulation and Interpretation of the Measuring Method of Silicone Oil in Prefilled Syringe
Changshuai ZHAO ; Xueting LIU ; Aijuan LIU ; Xiaoyi MENG ; Yong SHEN ; Lei CHEN
Herald of Medicine 2025;44(7):1070-1073
Objective To formulate the 2025 edition of the Pharmacopoeia of the People's Republic of China of prefilled syringe silicone oil determination method,and to interpret the method content.Methods The prefilled syringe was added silicone solvent ethyl acetate to the roll edge of the sleeve and let it stand for extraction for 5 minutes,then put the silicon solvent in the evaporating dish dried at 105 ℃ to constant weight,then add 1mL ethyl acetate into the sleeve for rinsing and placing in the same evaporating dish,and then dry in a water bath at 105℃ to constant weight.The content of silicone oil in the sleeve of the prefilled syringe was calculated according to the quality difference.Results The reliability of the experimental method was verified by the ultimate extraction test,standard recovery test,and precision investigation.The results showed that the ultimate extraction could be achieved after 5 minutes of extraction with ethyl acetate.The recovery rate of the method was 100.0%-101.6%,and the precision was 3.5%.Conclusion The formulation of the determination method refers to the measurement method of silicone oil content in relevant standards at home and abroad,combined with the problems existing in the measurement of silicone oil content in daily tests,to further improve the operability of the detection method,the method is simple,efficient,feasible and reliable.
4.Interpretation of the Standard for Plastic Bottle Systems and Components for Eye Drops in the 2025 Edition of the Pharmacopoeia of the People's Republic of China
Yong SHEN ; Xiaowen BO ; Xueting LIU ; Changshuai ZHAO ; Xin WANG ; Lei CHEN
Herald of Medicine 2025;44(7):1040-1044
To provide an in-depth interpretation of the background and rationale behind the development of the standard for plastic bottle systems and components for eye drops as outlined in the 2025 edition of the Pharmacopoeia of the People's Republic of China(referred as the Chinese Pharmacopoeia),to facilitate stakeholders thorough understanding of the standard content,and to offer a strong support for its subsequent smooth implementation.Starting from the background of standard construction,an in-depth exploration was conducted into the quality control requirements for plastic bottle systems and components used for eye drops,and a detailed analysis was provided of the logic and rationale behind the establishment of quality control items.Related parties should develop product quality standards based on the general requirements of the guidelines for plastic materials and containers used in pharmaceutical packaging,taking into account the specific characteristics and practical application scenarios of plastic bottle systems and components for eye drops.The standard for plastic bottle systems and components for eye drops in the 2025 edition of the Chinese Pharmacopoeia are more scientific and flexible,which will help improve the quality of eye drop products in our country while also promoting innovation and development in the eye drop packaging industry.
5.Mechanisms by which traumatic brain injury promotes bone callus formation and fracture healing
Hanfei LIU ; Zhencun CAI ; Xueting ZHOU ; Hang WEN ; Zhenjun CHEN
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2025;29(29):6260-6268
BACKGROUND:Delayed healing and nonunion of fractures are common clinical issues.Clinical observations have shown that patients with limb fractures combined with traumatic brain injury experience significantly faster fracture healing compared with those without brain injury.The potential mechanisms behind this phenomenon have become a crucial focus of current research.Recent studies indicate that traumatic brain injury significantly accelerates callus formation and fracture healing processes by regulating cytokines,hormones,neural signals,and stem cell mechanisms.OBJECTIVE:To summarize the latest research progress in the mechanisms by which traumatic brain injury promotes callus formation and fracture healing,thereby providing a theoretical basis for clinical applications.METHODS:The first author conducted a search of CNKI,WanFang,VIP,PubMed,Embase,Web of Science,and Cochrane Library databases for literature published from January 2013 to October 2024,with some references traced back up to 20 years.The search terms used were"traumatic brain injury,callus,fracture healing,inflammatory response,cytokines,hormones,neuropeptides,genes,stem cells"in Chinese and English.A total of 83 articles meeting the inclusion criteria were ultimately selected.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:The mechanism by which traumatic brain injury promotes callus formation and fracture healing is highly complex,involving multiple regulatory pathways such as cytokines,hormones,the nervous system,and stem cells.However,the precise mechanisms are still not fully understood and require further investigation.Current research suggests that traumatic brain injury accelerates bone callus formation and bone tissue regeneration by promoting the release of cytokines(e.g.,insulin-like growth factor-1)and hormones(e.g.,growth hormone and leptin),regulating the nervous system,and promoting stem cell proliferation and differentiation.Additionally,traumatic brain injury triggers a series of immune responses,including the release of inflammatory factors and activation of immune cells,which modulate fracture healing.These responses improve local blood flow,cell migration,and fibroblast activation,supporting various stages of bone healing.Stem cell activation induced by traumatic brain injury is also crucial,as activated stem cells differentiate into osteoblasts,chondrocytes,and adipocytes,facilitating bone tissue regeneration and repair.Therefore,traumatic brain injury-induced immune responses and stem cell activation work together to accelerate fracture healing,providing essential support for the process.These mechanisms significantly shorten the healing time and improve patient outcomes.In conclusion,traumatic brain injury promotes callus formation and fracture healing through multiple mechanisms,highlighting its importance in bone repair.Future research should focus on the signaling pathways and regulatory factors influenced by traumatic brain injury to further understand its mechanisms.These findings will provide a foundation for developing targeted therapies,stem cell treatments,and neural regulation therapies,with potential clinical value in shortening healing time,optimizing recovery protocols,and improving prognosis.Exploring traumatic brain injury-induced biological effects will open new avenues for fracture treatment.
6.Formulation and Interpretation of the Measuring Method of Silicone Oil in Prefilled Syringe
Changshuai ZHAO ; Xueting LIU ; Aijuan LIU ; Xiaoyi MENG ; Yong SHEN ; Lei CHEN
Herald of Medicine 2025;44(7):1070-1073
Objective To formulate the 2025 edition of the Pharmacopoeia of the People's Republic of China of prefilled syringe silicone oil determination method,and to interpret the method content.Methods The prefilled syringe was added silicone solvent ethyl acetate to the roll edge of the sleeve and let it stand for extraction for 5 minutes,then put the silicon solvent in the evaporating dish dried at 105 ℃ to constant weight,then add 1mL ethyl acetate into the sleeve for rinsing and placing in the same evaporating dish,and then dry in a water bath at 105℃ to constant weight.The content of silicone oil in the sleeve of the prefilled syringe was calculated according to the quality difference.Results The reliability of the experimental method was verified by the ultimate extraction test,standard recovery test,and precision investigation.The results showed that the ultimate extraction could be achieved after 5 minutes of extraction with ethyl acetate.The recovery rate of the method was 100.0%-101.6%,and the precision was 3.5%.Conclusion The formulation of the determination method refers to the measurement method of silicone oil content in relevant standards at home and abroad,combined with the problems existing in the measurement of silicone oil content in daily tests,to further improve the operability of the detection method,the method is simple,efficient,feasible and reliable.
7.Interpretation of the Standard for Plastic Bottle Systems and Components for Eye Drops in the 2025 Edition of the Pharmacopoeia of the People's Republic of China
Yong SHEN ; Xiaowen BO ; Xueting LIU ; Changshuai ZHAO ; Xin WANG ; Lei CHEN
Herald of Medicine 2025;44(7):1040-1044
To provide an in-depth interpretation of the background and rationale behind the development of the standard for plastic bottle systems and components for eye drops as outlined in the 2025 edition of the Pharmacopoeia of the People's Republic of China(referred as the Chinese Pharmacopoeia),to facilitate stakeholders thorough understanding of the standard content,and to offer a strong support for its subsequent smooth implementation.Starting from the background of standard construction,an in-depth exploration was conducted into the quality control requirements for plastic bottle systems and components used for eye drops,and a detailed analysis was provided of the logic and rationale behind the establishment of quality control items.Related parties should develop product quality standards based on the general requirements of the guidelines for plastic materials and containers used in pharmaceutical packaging,taking into account the specific characteristics and practical application scenarios of plastic bottle systems and components for eye drops.The standard for plastic bottle systems and components for eye drops in the 2025 edition of the Chinese Pharmacopoeia are more scientific and flexible,which will help improve the quality of eye drop products in our country while also promoting innovation and development in the eye drop packaging industry.
8.Prospective study of association between dietary macronutrients and lung function in school aged children
LI Lu, CHEN Mengxue, LI Ruirui, LIU Xueting, WANG Xiaoyu, XU Yujie, XIONG Jingyuan, CHENG Guo
Chinese Journal of School Health 2025;46(2):200-204
Objective:
To explore the longitudinal associations between dietary macronutrients and lung function in schoolaged children, so as to provide the nutritional research evidence for promoting children s lung health.
Methods:
In November 2021, two primary schools located in Chengdu, Sichuan Province were selected from the Southwest China Childhood Nutrition and Growth (SCCNG) cohort by a stratified cluster random sampling method, enrolling a total of 1 112 school aged children aged 8 to 13 years. At baseline, the dietary and sociodemographic characteristics of the children were assessed. One year later, the forced vital capacity (FVC) of the children was measured and converted into Z scores (FVC- Z ), while the vital capacity index (VCI) was also calculated. Generalized linear regression analysis was employed to examine the associations between dietary macronutrients and lung function, considering interactions with gender and age, followed by stratified analysis.
Results:
After adjusting for confounding factors, the analysis results of the generalized linear regression model showed that the carbohydrate energy ratio was negatively correlated with FVC- Z ( β =-0.02) and VCI ( β =-0.16), while the fat energy ratio showed a positive correlation with FVC- Z ( β =0.03) and VCI ( β =0.23) ( P <0.05). The protein energy ratio was positively correlated with FVC- Z ( β =0.09) and VCI ( β =0.60) specifically in girls ( P <0.05). Additionally, there was an interaction effect of age on the associations between macronutrients and lung function ( P <0.01); in children aged 8-9 and 10-11, the carbohydrate energy supply ratio was negatively correlated with FVC- Z ( β =-0.04, -0.03) and VCI ( β =-0.29, -0.21), and fat energy supply ratio was positively correlated with FVC- Z ( β =0.07, 0.05) and VCI ( β =0.46, 0.32) ( P <0.05).
Conclusions
There are age and sex differences in the association of dietary macronutrients with lung function, with a low carbohydrate, high fat diet promoting lung function in children. Additionally, protein intake appears to have a positive influence on the lung function of girls. The early school age period may represent a critical window for dietary interventions aimed at promoting lung health.
9.Mechanisms by which traumatic brain injury promotes bone callus formation and fracture healing
Hanfei LIU ; Zhencun CAI ; Xueting ZHOU ; Hang WEN ; Zhenjun CHEN
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2025;29(29):6260-6268
BACKGROUND:Delayed healing and nonunion of fractures are common clinical issues.Clinical observations have shown that patients with limb fractures combined with traumatic brain injury experience significantly faster fracture healing compared with those without brain injury.The potential mechanisms behind this phenomenon have become a crucial focus of current research.Recent studies indicate that traumatic brain injury significantly accelerates callus formation and fracture healing processes by regulating cytokines,hormones,neural signals,and stem cell mechanisms.OBJECTIVE:To summarize the latest research progress in the mechanisms by which traumatic brain injury promotes callus formation and fracture healing,thereby providing a theoretical basis for clinical applications.METHODS:The first author conducted a search of CNKI,WanFang,VIP,PubMed,Embase,Web of Science,and Cochrane Library databases for literature published from January 2013 to October 2024,with some references traced back up to 20 years.The search terms used were"traumatic brain injury,callus,fracture healing,inflammatory response,cytokines,hormones,neuropeptides,genes,stem cells"in Chinese and English.A total of 83 articles meeting the inclusion criteria were ultimately selected.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:The mechanism by which traumatic brain injury promotes callus formation and fracture healing is highly complex,involving multiple regulatory pathways such as cytokines,hormones,the nervous system,and stem cells.However,the precise mechanisms are still not fully understood and require further investigation.Current research suggests that traumatic brain injury accelerates bone callus formation and bone tissue regeneration by promoting the release of cytokines(e.g.,insulin-like growth factor-1)and hormones(e.g.,growth hormone and leptin),regulating the nervous system,and promoting stem cell proliferation and differentiation.Additionally,traumatic brain injury triggers a series of immune responses,including the release of inflammatory factors and activation of immune cells,which modulate fracture healing.These responses improve local blood flow,cell migration,and fibroblast activation,supporting various stages of bone healing.Stem cell activation induced by traumatic brain injury is also crucial,as activated stem cells differentiate into osteoblasts,chondrocytes,and adipocytes,facilitating bone tissue regeneration and repair.Therefore,traumatic brain injury-induced immune responses and stem cell activation work together to accelerate fracture healing,providing essential support for the process.These mechanisms significantly shorten the healing time and improve patient outcomes.In conclusion,traumatic brain injury promotes callus formation and fracture healing through multiple mechanisms,highlighting its importance in bone repair.Future research should focus on the signaling pathways and regulatory factors influenced by traumatic brain injury to further understand its mechanisms.These findings will provide a foundation for developing targeted therapies,stem cell treatments,and neural regulation therapies,with potential clinical value in shortening healing time,optimizing recovery protocols,and improving prognosis.Exploring traumatic brain injury-induced biological effects will open new avenues for fracture treatment.
10.Role of innate lymphoid cells in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease:a recent progress
Donghai CHEN ; Xueting YUE ; Yuchao DONG ; Jingxi ZHANG
Academic Journal of Naval Medical University 2025;46(3):381-386
Innate lymphoid cells are an important part of innate mucosal immunity and participate in immune response by secreting effector cytokines and regulating the functions of other immune cells.They are similar to T helper cells in transcription factors and secretory cytokines,but they also have some unique functions.Different innate lymphocyte subsets play different roles in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD)according to their respective characteristics.Compared with adaptive lymphocyte,innate lymphocyte is relatively less in lymphoid tissue,accounting for only a small part of lung immune cells,but these lymphocyte cells play a crucial role in the development and progression of COPD.In this paper,the role of innate lymphoid cells in COPD and the related research progress were reviewed.


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